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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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